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BELGARD, HARDSCAPE HERO - May 5, 2025

A well-made outdoor living space can trick you into thinking it grew there overnight. For January’s HARDSCAPE HERO, Blake Matheny, this illusion comes from high-level craftsmanship and decades of experience. He and the team at Landscape Renovations of Virginia secured their first monthly win with this incredible patio and pool deck that emerged in two... View Article

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HARDSCAPE HERO | Patrick McGrath | Virginia Beach Patios | June 2020

It’s rare to be met with a “job well done” before starting a project. But that’s exactly what happened for Virginia Beach Patios’ Patrick McGrath on his most recent winning project– his third career HARDSCAPE HERO victory. “We’ve been putting a lot of effort into our social media presence since about 2018, and it’s actually... View Article

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July 7, 2020

HARDSCAPE HERO | Eric Ellington | Glen Allen Grounds | May 2020

Faced with the challenge of changing grades and embedded anchor points, Eric Ellington of Glen Allen Grounds used his expert design skills to create a beautiful outdoor living space. This project is the 2019 HARDSCAPE HERO of the YEAR’s first HARDSCAPE HERO win of 2020. “We started the project after a business partner introduced us... View Article

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June 10, 2020

HARDSCAPE HERO | Scott Prunty | Solid Structures | April 2020

April’s HARDSCAPE HERO winner, Scott Prunty of Solid Structures, shows that perseverance is the name of the game when it comes to completing complex projects. This is his second winning project and one that took almost a year and a half to complete due to zoning regulations. “The project was interesting for a few... View Article

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May 11, 2020

HARDSCAPE HERO | Kenny Oriole | Oriole Landscaping LLC | March 2020

It’s true that you can’t judge a book by its cover, and in many cases, you can’t judge an outdoor living space by its surface. March’s HARDSCAPE HERO winner, Kenny Oriole of Oriole Landscaping, LLC, installed a beautiful outdoor living space after completely reshaping the homeowner’s backyard to accommodate the installation. “The space was essentially... View Article

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March 27, 2020

HARDSCAPE HERO | Ellis Wiltshire | Rock Creek Innovations | February 2020

Three-time HARDSCAPE HERO winner Ellis Wiltshire of Rock Creek Innovations is no stranger to challenging projects. He is a master at enhancing landscapes, turning them into functional outdoor living spaces. With his most recent winning project, located near Lake Anna, Virginia, Wiltshire took a nearly unusable yard and transformed it into a relaxing and functional... View Article

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March 10, 2020

HARDSCAPE HERO | Lonny Arter | Denison Landscaping | January 2020

Congratulations to the first HARDSCAPE HERO of 2020, Lonny Arter of Denison Landscaping! While HARDSCAPE HERO winning projects come in all shapes and sizes, it takes a unique and admirable level of skill, technical proficiency and project management to execute one of this size. “We’ve completed commercial projects that were obviously much larger than this... View Article

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February 5, 2020

HARDSCAPE HERO | Daniel Bradshaw | Appomattox River Landscapes, LLC | December 2019

A HARDSCAPE HERO patio isn’t about how many features are installed, or the size of the patio; it’s about how the installation was executed. This month’s winner Daniel Bradshaw, owner of Appomattox River Landscapes, proves that intelligent design can make a huge difference in the homeowner’s day-to-day life. “The space wasn’t really usable or unusable.... View Article

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December 30, 2019

HARDSCAPE HERO | James Kirtley | Groundwork Landscape | November 2019

In the hands of a talented installer, Eagle Bay pavers can transform any area into a beautiful outdoor living space. November’s HARDSCAPE HERO winner, James Kirtley, transformed an unusable and hilly backyard into a graded sanctuary complete with a water feature and planter shelf. “We specialize in drainage issues. Hardscaping allows us to solve water... View Article

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December 13, 2019

2019 HARDSCAPE HERO of the YEAR: Eric Ellington | Glen Allen Grounds Management

For the fourth year, HARDSCAPE HERO winners gathered on a cool and clear night at Richmond’s historic Carpenter Theatre to see who would be named 2019 HARDSCAPE HERO of the YEAR. During the day, HARDSCAPE HERO winners were treated to the third year of the Techniseal Clay Classic and a happy hour sponsored by Anchor... View Article

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November 4, 2019

Widening the Winner’s Circle: 2019 HARDSCAPE HERO of the YEAR Event Recap

The fourth year of our HARDSCAPE HERO of the YEAR Awards Dinner marked the largest event to date! We welcomed returning champions, new winners, and friends from across the industry. This year, HARDSCAPE HEROES enjoyed a night at the stunning Graduate Hotel and dined in grandeur on the stage of the historic Carpenter Theatre. For... View Article